Transcript of "Intro Presentation"

2.
What is FIRST?
● For
● Inspiration and
● Recognition of
● Science and
● Technology
A national organization with a mission to:
"..inspire young people to be science and
technology leaders, by engaging them in
exciting mentor-based programs that
build science, engineering and technology
skills, that inspire innovation, and that
foster well-rounded life capabilities
including self-confidence,
communication, and leadership."
FIRST lives for STEM: Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics

3.
There are four levels of robot
competition in FIRST...
● Junior FIRST Lego League (6-9 years old)
● FIRST Lego League (9-14 years old)
● FIRST Tech Challenge (14-18 years old)
● FIRST Robotics Competition (14-18 years
old)

5.
FIRST Lego League
Also known as FLL
● 9-14 years old
● Same set-up as Jr. FLL
● We are a team.
● We do the work. Our coaches and
mentors help us learn, but we find the
answers ourselves.
● We share our experiences and
discoveries with others.
● We are helpful, kind, and show respect
when we work, play, and share. We call
this Gracious Professionalism.
● We are all winners.
● We have fun!
Core Values

11.
Camp Schedule
Day 1: Intro to kit and robotics
Day 2: Build the robot (finish chassis)
Day 3: Finish building the robot
Day 4: Programming and start CAD
**think about what you want your robot to do!
Day 5: Finish CAD and present